The most famous car in Thailand is the Tuk Tuk. Said a Hotelier, that the tuk tuks form their own Mafia in Patong. Still, it is fun to go with them and the prices are very similar to those of taxis. Since the gasoline prices in Thailand are now also increased further (80Cent/l), it's no wonder, …
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Taxi
Very few taxis in Thailand are common vehicles, which can be seen from of neon signs. Many taxis operate privately and are partly strongly tuned . Prices are often negotiable and some even refuse to transport, if you insist on meter. One should not let go by taxi to the smaller shops. See commission …
Motorrad in Thailand
Motorcycles One can not only borrow in Thailand, but can also take by motorbike in Thailand. The helmet law in Thailand is not taken very seriously and also the maximum number of persons on a motorcycle is here flexible. Up to 6 People on a moped or motorcycle in Thailand is not uncommon. …
Thailand's Minibuses
Thailand's minibuses are air-conditioned buses, drive the relative individual routes for individual passengers. They are much smaller than the Thai buses and can accommodate approximately 12 People. Compared to taxis, it is more favorable with the Thai minibus. Thai mini buses are a good means of transport, to get from the airport to the hotel. Lots …
Top Thai Abzocken
Trying, with a so-called tourist rip-off in order to facilitate some extra money the seemingly rich tourist when he would have to pay for the claimed service or goods actually, there is in Thailand in countless places. Basically, the rule applies: If something sounds too good, To be honest, then search for the hook, which often …
Price negotiations in Thailand
Price negotiations in Thailand some care is always in demand. Important: Gets off to negotiate the owner. Note to all women: does not make the mistake of buying immediately on the first day when you see something beautiful. Most shops have the same stuff on offer. And after about a week you know the “right” Prices. And you have to …
Drivers rip off commission
Many taxi drivers get commissions, the beat of course to a higher purchase price. So do not go on an advice of taxi drivers and call them just the streets, but not the exact loading, where you want to go. Partly get the intermediary 100%, ie the buyer (from) pays double and you can negotiate a lot …
Travel costs rip-off
Travel costs rip-off (often in taxis) repeatedly leads, at newcomers to success. The strong demand Faher usually inflated prices, what works often. Insist on your meter. The liter of petrol here costs about 35Bath. If the driver does not take you with, take the next. At best it breaks with buses. If you just …
Moped, Scooter Rental rip-off in Thailand
The story of moped, Scooter Rental rip-off in Thailand has passed us again and again on the way. Most scooter distributors in Thailand have only scooter without insurance. As a consequence, already previous damage to the new renter are often passed to require expensive damage in accidents. We heard from 2 Make, where even the police should have been inaugurated. Solution: It is …
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Pingpong shows and nude bars
Who was accidentally attracted by a favorable price drinks in one of the infamous ping pong shows and will be asked upon leaving the establishment to, to pay a substantially higher amount, is only a rip off tourists have fallen victim, if he really paid this amount. Usually a loud tone and the threat to the police are sufficient …